Health briefs 12/1/05

Briefly

Musical program benefits cancer patients

"A Christmas Story" will be presented at 2 p.m. Sunday at Cape Bible Chapel, 2911 Kage Road. The 10th annual holiday music program, sponsored by Southeast Missouri Hospital Foundation, will raise funds to help support programs and services for cancer patients at the hospital's Regional Cancer Center.

Tickets are available for a minimum donation and may be purchased at the door or in advance. For information, call the foundation at 334-9254.

Calendar

Today

"Ask Your Doctor," a live medical call-in show on cable Channel 5, is scheduled for 8 to 9 p.m. Health-care professionals discuss current medical issues, and they request questions from viewers. This week Dr. Alisa Bridge will discuss childhood safety. To phone in a question, call 334-3095.

Free blood pressure screening, from 10 to 11:15 a.m. at the Cape Senior Center, 921 N. Clark Ave. For information, call 651-5825.

Stroke Club Christmas party, 2 to 4 p.m., potluck lunch at Grace United Methodist Church, Broadway and Caruthers Avenue. Bring a covered dish and a gift for bingo. For information, call 651-5825.

Weight training for youths, ages 10 to 13, 4 to 5:30 p.m. at Main Street Fitness Center in Jackson. To register, call 243-2211.

Sibling class, free class for children ages 4 to 8 who are anticipating a new brother or sister, 6 to 8 p.m., in the Generations Family Resource Center at Southeast Missouri Hospital.

Grief support group, 7 to 9 p.m., Saint Francis Education Center. For information, call 651-4617.

Friday

"Medicare Part D: Is It Right For You?" is scheduled from 9 to 11 a.m., Harrison Room at Southeast Missouri Hospital. Ruth Dockins of the Area Agency on Aging will discuss the new prescription drug insurance program. This event is free to the public. For information, call 651-5825.

Saturday

Parents Night Out, for ages 6 to 13, 5 to 9 p.m. A special evening for children that allows their parents to have a night out. To register, call 243-2211.

Diabetes basic skills class, 8:30 a.m. to noon, Fitness Plus Conference Room. Physician referral required; for information, call 331-5897.

Sunday

"A Christmas Story," musical program presented by the Southeast Missouri Hospital Foundation, 2 p.m., Cape Bible Chapel, 2911 Kage Road. Proceeds will support programs and services for cancer patients at Southeast's Regional Cancer Center.

Tuesday

Free blood pressure screening, at Illmo Housing Authority, 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. For information, call 651-5825.

Breast-feeding class, 3 to 5 p.m. at Southeast's Generations Resource Center. To register, call 651-5825.

Bosom Buddies, a support group for any woman who is dealing with or has had breast cancer, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., HealthPoint Plaza. For information, call 651-5825.

Mended Hearts Christmas party, 6 p.m., Evangelical United Church of Christ, 37 N. Ellis St. For heart patients and their families. For information, call 651-5824.

Brain Injury Resource Group Christmas party, 6 p.m., HealthPoint Plaza. For information, call 651-5825.

Explorer Post 4077 Christmas party, 7 p.m., Generations Center at Southeast Missouri Hospital. For young people, ages 14 to 21, interested in the career options available in the health field. For information, call 651-5825.

Breast Cancer Support Group, 7 to 9 p.m., South Healing Arts Room. For information, call 331-5107.

-- From staff reports